Explore the Family Name Celli
The meaning of Celli
Italian: 1. patronymic or plural form of the personal name Cello, a short form of Baroncello, Marcello, Pacello, Simoncello, or any other personal name ending in -cello. 2. variant of Celi. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carlo, Angelo, Cosmo, Lido, Nunzio, Santina, Vittorio.
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How common is the last name Celli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Celli has seen minor changes in its prevalence among the U.S. population between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Celli was ranked as the 21,025th most common surname, dropping slightly to 21,750th place by 2010, representing a decrease of 3.45%. The number of individuals bearing the surname Celli increased marginally from 1,165 in 2000 to 1,196 in 2010, an increase of approximately 2.66%. Despite this growth in absolute numbers, the proportion of individuals named Celli per 100,000 people decreased by 4.65%, from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.41 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,025 | #21,750 | -3.45% |
| Count | 1,165 | 1,196 | 2.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.41 | -4.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Celli
The ethnic identity associated with the Celli surname also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 94.76% in 2000 to 92.56% in 2010. Over the same period, those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, from 2.32% to 4.26%, a change of 83.62%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased, from 0.86% to 1.17%. Conversely, the percentage of individuals with the Celli surname identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.80% to 1.67%. No individuals with the surname Celli identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.76% | 92.56% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 4.26% | 83.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.67% | -7.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.86% | 1.17% | 36.05% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |